Staff 2013Mrs. Wakker
– HOD Science
-
Middle School Science and Senior School Biology and Yr 13
ScienceMrs. Gillard
– Middle School Science and Senior School
ChemistryMrs.
Mitchell – Middle School Science and Senior School
PhysicsMrs English
– Middle School Science, Year 11 Science and Year 12
ChemistryMr. Lacey
– Middle School Science and Year 11 Science and Senior
School BiologyMr.
Harrison - Middle School Science and Senior School Physics
Mrs. Laux – Middle School Science and year 11
ScienceMrs. Muir
–
Science Technician

We welcome Mrs. Gillard and Mr. Lacey to the Dearptment from
2013.
Mrs. Gillard comes to us from Gisborne and Mr. Lacey from Rosehill
College. We are very fortunate to have them both join the
team.

Science
Courses

Year
7This year you
will learn a lot about the world around you and also learn a lot of
skills that will help you in your future studies.During the year
you will study four different units of work. These
are:

Year 8This year you
will learn a lot about the world around you and also learn a lot of
skills that will help you in your future studies.During the year
you will study five different units of work. These are:

Working in the
LaboratoryBlodd, guts and
cellsA muder
mystery
Forces: structures and machines
Weather

Year 9This year you
will learn a lot about the world around you and also learn a lot of
skills that will help you in your future studies.During the year
you will study six different units of work. These are:

Science SkillsCells and
ReproductionLightEnvironmental
IssuesChemistry in
SocietyAstronomyFood and
digestion

Year 10This year you
will continue your studies about Science. The topics are more
specific and include the science areas of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and the formation of planet Earth.During the year
you will study six different units of work. These are:

Genetics and Human
ReproductionElectricityAcids and
BasesThe Dynamic
EarthMovin'
It

Year 11This course
will be assessed using two methods internal assessments and
external assessments.You will
complete seven topics this year and have the opportunity to gain 20
NCEA credits, which will contribute to your Level 1 NCEA
Certificate.

Internally Assessed Topics:

ChemistryElectricity

Externally
Assessed Topics:

GeneticsIntroductory
Chemistry and Acids and BasesMechanics

For further information,
click hereFor further
information about Year 11 Science Applied Course, click here

Year 12At Year 12,
Science diverges into the four separate areas of
science:

For further
information about these courses, click on the topic of your
choice.

Links to
Tertiary EducationInterested in
Tertiary Education??New Zealand has a wide
variety of tertiary providers. Information about courses offered at
these institutions can be found at their different websites. Follow
the information within each website to find the Science Department
and find out the variety of exciting careers that an education in
Science opens you to: